Daniel is the author of "A Field Guide to Edible Mushrooms of the Pacific Northwest" (Harbour Publishing 2011). He grew up collecting and eating wild mushrooms in the Alps and has been foraging since 15 years in the PNW and working as mushroom educator and guide. Daniel trained as a geographer and ecologist and works as researcher and NGO consultant on environmental issues of the Tibetan Plateau and Himalayas [see www.danielwinkler.com]. Working in Tibet, Daniel realized that Tibet’s diverse mushroom industry plays a crucial role in rural Tibet. With his travel agency MushRoaming LLC he is annually organizing and leading several mushroom focused eco-tours to Tibet and South America [www.mushroaming.com].

A Life long Alaskan, and Anchoragite. I have often attempted to mushroom hunt, and even attempted to dye some fiber once from the gathered specimens; but have usually failed as I really know nothing about it all so I am very excited about the fair!

I am an avid knitter, spinner and Independent Dyer of yarn and fiber. I absolutely love to hike and backpack and I try and challenge myself to identify as many wild plants as possible. I also ferfently love gardening and collecting/drying wild plants.

I get so excited and giddy when I find shaggy manes and any kind of bolete. I feel like the lucky kid finding the golden egg!! And when I see a beautiful toadstool amanita, I always smile - despite the fact that it is NOT edible lol....

I am happily married with two wonderful children. We live on a farm in South Dakota and I am truly blessed. My passion in life besides my family is helping people with their dogs. Dog health is the topic that I enjoy discussing the most. Everybody deserves healthy and well behaved dog.

Tom Zucker here. I was wondering around Google and stumbled upon this site. I'm a busy student most of the time, but I do have a forum I just recent put up. Here is my cute little profile at the backlinks forum.